Creative Just Because Gifts For Your Favorite Friends

By Krystal Branch


Creative just because gifts are a wonderful manner of showing friends and family how much we care about them. These impromptu presents will go far in making someone's day. They don't have to be huge or expensive - often it is the simplest, most heartfelt tokens and trinkets that will mean the most to them.

You know what your friends' likes and dislikes are. Their personalities will also give clues as to what they would enjoy the most. Count out your coins from your piggy bank and figure out what is available to spend on your most precious people. Think about what small gesture would would make them the happiest and go from there.

Sometimes giving flowers seems so commonplace but there are methods of giving them that will have a lot more impact. A delicate tulip for the first day of spring, a red, white and blue bouquet for the Fourth of July, or a Christmas cactus plant during the holidays can all be such wonderful and unexpected surprises. A single flower on her pillow at night or a bright colored bouquet tucked under her car wipers will make her smile.

Almost everyone has a sweet tooth. A giant lollipop, an over sized licorice whip or yards of chewing gum will make her laugh. Pull her favorite chocolate bar out just when she needs it - at a study break, right after a meal or with a glass of red wine. Bring back some of the sweets of her childhood such as caramel candy or bubble gum and share some special moments and memories. A candy cane at Christmas time or a small chocolate bunny at Easter will be sure to make her holidays brighter.

The way to a friend's heart may be through her stomach. Food is always a wonderful present and there are so many options. A tiny box with a chocolate cupcake inside, a fresh donut first thing in the morning, or homemade bread with exactly the right touch of jam or jelly are unexpected surprises that she will really enjoy.

For the individual who has everything, a gift card to a favorite, cozy coffee shop is just the ticket. Everyone needs to eat and drink and there is plenty to choose from. She can use it while studying, reading a favorite book or even visiting with you!

Select a picture of yourself and your friend and put it in a special frame. Go through all of your old photos and choose several for an album that she will always cherish. Make a collage out of some of them too. Another favorite photo could be placed on a coffee mug or tee shirt at your local photo shop or drugstore.

Creative just because gifts are special in that they are from the heart. The cost, size or where you bought or made it doesn't matter, it is always the thought that counts and your recipients will know it. You must be a friend first to have friends, so surprising those you love with these small expressions of caring and thoughtfulness will make you the best friend ever.




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